Sunday, February 28, 2016

Retro Game Boys Episode 8 - Streetbeat (Commodore 64)

Stuart introduces Kieran to one of his favourite childhood computer games on the Commodore 64.  A little known game called Streetbeat (which itself is a re-release of a game called Ghettoblaster). 
 
May the funk be with you!


Sunday, February 21, 2016

Retro Game Boys Episode 7 - Trashman (Commodore 64)

Are you getting tired of flight, train, lorry, farming, and goat simulators?  How about a Rubbish Man Simulator?  Stuart and Kieran play "Trashman" on the Commodore 64 and try hard not to burst out in to song and sing "My old man's a dustman"...

Enjoy :D


Sunday, February 14, 2016

Retro Game Boys Episode 6 - Outrun (Arcade and Playstation 2)

Just me, Kieran, a Ferrari Testarossa, an open road, and some random bloke who keeps getting hit by his abusive girlfriend whenever he crashes.  Yep, it's Outrun.
 

Retro Game Boys Episode 5 - Lemmings (Commodore Amiga)

Our first episode of 2016.  Kieran gets to choose the game for this edition of the Retro Game Boys.  This time it's Lemmings for the Commodore Amiga
 
Let's Go!
 

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Stuart's Panoramic World 16 - Evesham, Bengeworth - January 2016


The first panoramic of 2016.  This 360° panorama has been taken on a green just opposite our house.  It shows Broadway Road in Bengeworth. 
 
Use your mouse (or cursor keys) to look.  Your mouse wheel allows you to zoom in and out.


 
 
 
 
Location : Evesham

Date : 16th January 2016

Camera : DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Drone Built-in Camera

Download/Enlarge : Click here to enlarge 
 
 

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Another year....

Wow, well here I am...  39 years old today.  I now begin the last year of being a thirty-something before I finally reach the big 40 in another 365 days. (and 4 hours!)
 
As posted at the start of the year, the past 12 months have seen some really positive things happen, and life does seem to be looking up for me at the moment.  No longer am I always looking at the negative things in life and being a pessimist all of the time. 
 
Hey, I can honestly say that I'm actually enjoying my life, and the wonderful things that are happening in it.  This time last year I would not have imagined ever saying that 52 weeks later.  It still amazes me how much things can change in such a short space of time.
 
Anyway, enough of that.  What highlights do I expect to see and do during my 39th year on planet Earth.... 
  • Further Retro Game Boys episodes with Kieran (and more frequent), and lots more retro game playing, especially now that I have my own Retro Games room.
  • Start writing music and again (in particular, I need to try and write a song in time for Michelle's 40th birthday party next year).
  • Improve my photography and try to visit lots of new places where I can take some great pictures.
  • Reduce my anxiety and stress (I'm already making progress).
  • Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek by watching the entire Original Series, and of course Star Trek Beyond when it's released in the cinema in July.
Let the year commence!